Jerry's tigrinum

[Trithor]

I was able to successfully bloom
this plant on its first attempt at flowering.
This is last years bloom, but currently
there are three sheaths beginning to
emerge. It usually blooms in July and
shortly after the tips of the dark sheaths
for next years blooms become visible.
Then it just sits and sits all through the fall
and winter until this time of year when it
begins to push up. Patience is indeed a
virtue...................Jerry

 

[Stone]

Its beautiful. Is it fully expanded?

 

[slippery]

No Mike, it's not fully open yet. It does eventually
get that tight ruffling toward the upper
edge of the petals, so characteristic of tigrinum,
which I find particularly lovely, but the spoons
continue to face outward. All in all, I'm pretty
happy with this plant. Jerry

 

[phraggy]

I'd also be extremely happy with this plant. Very well done and I look forward to your next blooming,

Ed

 

[Bjorn]

Jerry, I am getting envious of your skills! Are you located on the northern hemisphere, June fits With my experience as blooming season. Have had problems with that species though.....

 

[emydura]

That is a lovely clone.

 

[Eddie]

so nice, very beautiful and please do share more the culture

 

[Justin]

jerry you must be a supreme grower!

 

[slippery]

Bjorn and Eddie, I don't treat this plant any differently
than any of my other paphs....water every 6-7 days
throughout the year...no dry period as a lot of the
literature suggests.....I believe it was Leo that once
told me, although not pertaining to this particular
species,....."it doesn't know, I didn't let it read the
book." Jerry

 

[NYEric]

Beautifual. Mine has been basically sitting fro 2-3 years. Can you post a photo of the plant please , thanks.

 

[Brandon Tam]

How are you currently growing the plant? Culture? Growing it cool or intermediate?

 

[Erythrone]

Wow!

 

[Ruth]

Beautiful!!!!
Do you grow it under lights, or in a greenhouse?

 

[Trithor]

To be rewarded with a bloom like this would certainly indicate that patience is a virtue, also well rewarded!
Like a quality Cabernet, it has strong and bold colour. Rich and bold vinous dorsal markings, with petals broad, and succulent grape. Mouthwatering and delicious!

 

[slippery]

Brandon and Ruth............window grown,east exposure,
cool temps (58 degrees evenings/64 degrees days),
warmer in summer (up to 75 degrees daytime), weekly
watering and fertilizing...........Jerry

 

[slippery]

Trithor, the poet is among us. Jerry

 

[Trithor]

Trithor, the poet is among us. Jerry

apologies

 

[17andgrowing]

that's awesome! Congrats!

 

[Brandon Tam]

Brandon and Ruth............window grown,east exposure,
cool temps (58 degrees evenings/64 degrees days),
warmer in summer (up to 75 degrees daytime), weekly
watering and fertilizing...........Jerry

Very nicely done! Congrats! Any problem with flower bud rot?

 

[SlipperFan]

That's beautiful. Award quality, I would think.